The Kairos Academy (KS4)

Alternative provision
Academy
Ages 14 to 16

Ofsted: Inadequate

Lawnswood Avenue, Parkfields, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Kairos Academy (KS4) is an alternative provision school in Wolverhampton for ages 14 to 16. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 20 March 2023

Overall effectiveness: Inadequate
Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership and management: Inadequate
Safeguarding: Not met

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Pupil numbers and mix

48 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals83.3%

83.3%, 56.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.6%

14.6%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support100%

100%, 85.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Kairos Academy (KS4)

School	Distance	Ofsted
The Kairos Academy (KS3)	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Vireo Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good
Sycamore Short Stay School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good
Evergreen Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)	3 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range: 14 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Miss Helen Phillips
Phone: 01902551695
Website: kairos.blackcountryap.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lawnswood Avenue, Parkfields, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SR
Local authority: Wolverhampton
URN: 150287

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.